QUEEN ZIP & KathyG - CLOSED (Page 34)

I'm glad you and your son are OK.  I can imagine you are a little shaken up about this - on top of everything else going on in your life.  But no, seven 15-17 year old boys have never figured in any of my life plans.  Stay safe.

Linda,

I'm glad you and your son are okay. Don't be surprised if you are feeling really sore and off for a few days.

I take lots stinky kids lots of places...how about a bunch of 19 year old boys/men?

Linda, I'm so glad to hear you guys are alright. I'm with Kathy, take it easy and I hope you guys start feeling better soon.

KathyG - 2009-02-03 11:17 AM Kathy, KOM, needs some mentor group love..her brother was killed in car accident last night leaving behind his wife and twin 7 year old sons

Oh my God...speechless ....how terribly terribly tragic.....

Oh, my.  To say that they are all in my thoughts and prayers does not seem adequate.  I'm so sorry.

Linda

What is on tap for this very fine Hump day??

 aquagirl  has a swimming lesson...to learn to be more aquatic......    

A short swim. I love recovery weeks.

Have fun at the lesson!

I had PT this morning and I just felt like I was dragging my sorry body around.  Not sore, just tired.  Not enough sleep+trudging in the snow, I guess?  Well, whatever it is, tonight is going to be taking it easy on the legs so I can push hard on the bike tomorrow which will be sort of a 'dress rehearsal' for a 15k indoor time trial I'm doing on Sunday. 

I've never done a TT and have no idea what I'm in for!  Anyone who has done an indoor TT - what should I expect?  Have any tips for what I should keep in mind?  I don't know the first thing about them and just planning to show up and pedal like I'm in spin class.  I'm a little scared I'll be blown away by everyone else, but hey-- it'll be some quality time with the new bike

Good luck on the TT - Not only can I not give you any pointers, I can't imagine riding my bike indoors! I'll be waiting to hear details.  

Today I'm going on a short, easy recovery ride.  (it's GORGEOUS outside!) Not only is my body pooping out on me, but I have to wait for a plumber to show somewhere between 9-2!

Good Wednesday, all!

Linda

TT try to not go all out to start and build into your pace.

It is easier to hit the wall at the end as you get to stop. I do a lot of TT and they hurt plenty but are fun to do none the less.

If you use a HRM or bike computer you can use those for pacing help. For me I know 164 is my max HR on the bike so I'd start in 150s and gradually kick it up a bit more until I was at my limit.

Also key is to warm up well. Be sure to do some hard 90-120" intervals before you start ideally 3 with 3-4 minutes rest as then  your legs will be ready to go hard when you start as I recall the TTs are pretty short and you need to be ready to hit it hard to start.

Oh have fun at the TT!!! There are outdoor ones here about once a month I think... when im better on the bike im thinking I might go take part as part of my training...

Or when I get my new bike which Im currently saving for... the current suggestion is to get an Orbea Diva if anyone knows anything about them?

Good luck with the TT and tapering going on.

I had a fast (for me) run today with a spin tonight.

Seeing the allegist tomorow, can't wait.  I'm going nuts trying to get the asthma flare under control.  2x daily 2 puffs with the maintenance inhaler, 2 puffs 4x daily on the rescue, nasal spray 2x daily....Neti pot 2x daily....zytec in the morning with Singulai at night.  Why is my peakflow low and am I coughing like a maniac?

I happen to have an Orbea road bike...love her...sweet bike. I have the bottom of the line carbon road bike w/ultegra parts. She is a '08 and got her 11/07.

Be prepared to be very humbled at TT. Around here it is all men and only a fast women or two. I average 21.5-22 mph and I come in last unless a newbie or a kids shows up.

She is really pretty Kathy... Im guessing that means you have no issues with me looking at an Orbea then?

Like this: (there is a pink option but Im leaning towards white at the moment... chances are by the time i have the cash I will have changed my mind again)

Yeah I have no issues with being last in a TT if I do it sometime... the group that do it are really relaxed nad operate on a policy that its open to anyone who shows up... so I think I will be ok..

Orbea tri bikes are cool!

Sounds awesome! I want to get a roadie first... but I suspect in another year or so I might want a tri bike too...

Going to get whatever I chose set up with TT bars from the start!

I test rode an Orbea, it's a nice bike. Have fun looking.

Checking in.  Long day.  I went to Crossfit at 6am this morning and it was the usual killer workout.  I had a short bike ride, about six miles I think, this afternoon.  I haven't uploaded it yet from my Garmin so I don't know for sure.  And then I went and signed up for a series of three swimming lessons.  I had my first lesson tonight.  The teacher was a teenage boy.  Talk about making one feel old.  Anyway, it went fine.  He gave me some pointers on technique and then we did backstroke and breaststroke.  Next week butterfly.  Tomorrow is my usual day to swim and I think I will joint the workout and see how it goes. 

I feel so frivolous posting this.  I went to a memorial service this afternoon and then to hear about KOM Kathy's brother just makes all this silly "training" seem so shallow and narcissistic.  

Hiya,

Well I think Im just about to hit back training after the race... I needed the week out from worrying about my plan/schedule mentally more than physically in some ways.

I will not be getting a workout on Saturday (or probably today - Friday my time) so I then have a 3 week build + 1 week taper for the next race which is a 400m/10K/2.5K

Based on the feedback you've all given me so far Im thinking i will do something like this:

- Run/walk a mininmum of 3 times per week (a bit of consistency should go a long way even if its only 20 minutes some days)

- Swim 2-3 times per week mostly helping others out with their stuff (low pressure since this is clearly my strength)

- Ride 3-4 times per week focusing on doing some race specific work: BCR/hills/pace intervals rather than lots of LSD

- Strength 2 per week as normal

Does this sound reasonable?  Am I missing anything? Any ideas on the specifics I need on the bike?

Cat